Brennan Elliott of Hallmark Commends Lacey Chabert Following His Wife’s Passing
Brennan Elliott shares a lifelong bond with his Hallmark co-star Lacey Chabert, which has only deepened following the passing of his wife, Camilla Row. The actor expresses profound gratitude for his castmate during this difficult time.
Elliott, 50, took to Instagram to celebrate their latest Hallmark film, His & Hers, now recognized as the network’s No. 1 movie of 2024.
“Thank you for supporting the movie and our 10 films together!” Elliott posted on social media on Thursday, August 7. “I feel incredibly fortunate to share the screen with her in 10 movies. You may not see how amazing she is off-screen.”
The actor, who first appeared alongside Chabert, 42, in the 2015 film All of My Heart, described her as one of his “best friends in the world” and a “beautiful human being.”
Elliott acknowledged that Chabert has supported him “through thick and thin,” especially during the struggles of his late wife’s battle with cancer. (Row passed away in March after an eight-year struggle with the illness.)
He remembers Chabert providing a shoulder to lean on, “Especially in the last few years during this dark time with #cami’s illness and her passing.”
“This past year has been exceptionally tough for the kids and me. I have many friends who helped us navigate this grief. But the soul sent from heaven, @thereallacey, is at the top of the list!” Elliott noted.
The UnREAL star expressed his admiration for Chabert, stating, “I love you, my friend. I appreciate our friendship and can’t wait to do a hundred more movies with you! More importantly, I look forward to continuing our friendship forever.”
Elliott concluded with gratitude: “Thank you, @thereallacey, for being a genuine friend and for supporting me and the kids, as well as #cami when she was here. I’m here for you and your family always. If anyone can have just one friend like I have in @thereallacey, you are truly blessed! 🙏 ❤️.”
Chabert felt moved by the heartfelt tribute, responding in the comments, “We love you and your family deeply, Brennan. We are always here for you and cherish our friendship! I too hope we can collaborate on many more films together! ❤️.”
With more than a decade of friendship, Elliott and Chabert have starred in 10 Hallmark films together. They ended 2024 on a high note with the release of His & Hers in September, but Elliott’s family faced heartbreak shortly after the new year.
In March, he shared the tragic news of his wife’s passing, following her battle with stage IV stomach cancer. Row was 45.
“There is no easy way to convey this, but I know my wife @camilla_row would have wanted me to thank every person worldwide who prayed for her during the last eight years. It is with a broken heart that my beloved wife #cami passed away this morning at 5:28,” Elliott wrote on Instagram on March 22.
The actor, who shares two children with his late wife, emphasized that they all “lost our rock, the love of my life, my soulmate, my best friend, and the strongest person I’ve ever met, as well as a dedicated mother.”
Elliott expressed gratitude to his wife, whom he married in 2011, for being the “best wife, mother, and friend,” believing that her influence will last forever.
Following Row’s death, Elliott’s Hallmark family quickly offered support, including Ashley Williams, Nikki DeLoach, and Niall Matter.
“I’m so sorry, my friend. Absolutely devastated for you and the kids,” wrote DeLoach, 45, in the comments. “Sending all my love and prayers. ❤️🩹.”
Williams, 46, replied, “Oh my sweet friend, I love you so much. This is a nightmare. Please know that I am right here for you and the kids, holding you tight in my heart.”
Matter shared, “I’m so sorry for your loss, Brennan. My heart aches for you and the kids. You consistently faced Cami’s battle with such strength and positivity. I’m sure she saw how hard you fought by her side. May she rest in peace now. Love you, pal. I’m here for you.”
Chabert, in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly in August 2024, expressed how much she treasures her friendship with Elliott while discussing their collaboration on His & Hers.
“This was our 10th film together, and it was a blast being on set again, especially since we portray a married couple. Our history, trust, and friendship make everything flow so easily,” Chabert shared about Elliott. “He’s a fantastic scene partner; you can experiment, and he’s honest about what works and what doesn’t. We’re always there to support one another.”
The actress also mentioned to Us that she had “fun” solving mysteries alongside Elliott in their Hallmark Mystery franchise, Crossword Mysteries, and expressed a desire to revive the series “given the opportunity.”
